
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Forest Home Hills Neighborhood of Milwaukee, WI from $400 (52 Rentals)
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Corliss

2020 S 12th St, Unit 2022A Lower Rear

2474 S 5th Pl

Burnham Hill Apartments

2366 S 9th St

4611 W National Ave

1206 W Lincoln Ave

2421 S 5th Pl

2252 S 7th St
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2621 W Pierce St

Southgate

2469 S 5th St

1933 S 9th St

2558 S 6th St

2621 W Pierce St

Seven04 Place Apartments

3270 S 49th St

2562 S 9th St

Hide House Lofts Bayview
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Oklahoma Gardens

3030-3032 W Pierce St

Wyngate Apartments

Maria Linden Senior Apartments

Clarke Square Terrace (55+)

Paper Box Lofts

1608 S 23rd St

Walker Apartments

2727 S 13th St

Mitchell Pointe
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Shoe Factory Lofts

Becher Terrace (55+)

3235 S 48th St

4914 W Forest Home Ave

Southgate Retreat Apartments

Clarke Square Apartments

Clarke Square Apartments

5302 W Burnham St. 6 Unit

Hunters Square

Golden Domes
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Parkway South

3130 S 48th St. - 8 Family

La Corona Apt

3073 W Ruskin Ct

1921-1923 W Greenfield Ave. (5 Unit)

Mineral

Kunzelmann-Esser Lofts

2467 S Burrell St 6 unit

5324 Beloit Rd

3811 S 35th St
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Forest Home Hills, Milwaukee, WI Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Forest Home Hills?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Forest Home Hills Studio Apartments | $1,353 | $815 | $2,085 |
| Forest Home Hills 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,401 | $486 | $2,833 |
| Forest Home Hills 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,711 | $747 | $3,713 |
| Forest Home Hills 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,121 | $1,095 | $4,105 |
| Forest Home Hills 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,500 | $1,500 | $1,500 |
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Cheapest Available Forest Home Hills Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Forest Home Hills area of Milwaukee, WI is a 1 Bed unit found at Schuster Historic Lofts priced from $486. Corliss has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $623. Here are the most affordable Forest Home Hills apartments for rent in Milwaukee, WI:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Schuster Historic Lofts | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $486 |
| Corliss | SAWYER | 1BR,1BA | $623 |
| 5302 W Burnham St. 6 Unit | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $795 |
| Burnham Hill Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $815 |
| 4611 W National Ave | Studios | Studio,1BA | $825 |
| Southgate | Greenhouse | 1BR,1BA | $865 |
| 3130 S 48th St. - 8 Family | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $875 |
| Seven04 Place Apartments | 50% 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $941 |
| 3270 S 49th St | One Bed One Bath | 1BR,1BA | $995 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Forest Home Hills, WI
As of January 10, 2026 the best value apartment in the Forest Home Hills area is the $1.03 price per square foot 217 W Mitchell St Model at 217 W Mitchell St, Unit 217 in the in the National Park neighborhood starting from $1,500. The second greatest value Forest Home Hills apartment is the 133 e Montana st Model at 133 e Montana st, Unit #1 starting at $1,235 with a $1.10 price per square foot in the Southeast Side neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Forest Home Hills apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 217 W Mitchell St, Unit 217 | 217 W Mitchell St | 4BR,1BA | $1.03 |
| 133 e Montana st, Unit #1 | 133 e Montana st | 2BR,1BA | $1.10 |
| 4912 W Oklahoma Ave | 4912 W. Oklahoma Ave. #1 | 2BR,1BA | $1.23 |
| Knitting Factory Loft Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.30 |
| Schuster Historic Lofts | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $1.07 |
| 3270 S 49th St | One Bed One Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.23 |
| Hide House Lofts Bayview | One Bedroom One Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.32 |
| La Corona Apt | 2 Bedroom HUD | 2BR,1BA | $1.44 |
| 2020 S 12th St, Unit 2022A Lower Rear | 2020 S 12th St | 1BR,1BA | $1.22 |
| 4611 W National Ave | Studios | Studio ,1BA | $1.38 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Forest Home Hills Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Forest Home Hills?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Forest Home Hills is under $995.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Forest Home Hills?
The cheapest apartment in Forest Home Hills is Schuster Historic Lofts which is listed at $486, while the average apartment in Forest Home Hills costs $1,995.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Forest Home Hills?
Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 43 regular apartments in Forest Home Hills that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Forest Home Hills?
Cheap apartments in Forest Home Hills have an average cost of $282 which is $1,713 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Forest Home Hills.
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